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27 July 1852. Browning, Robert to Martin, Julia.

27 July 1852. Browning, Robert to Martin, Julia.

58 Welbeck St
July 27. ’52.
My dear Mrs Martin,
It is very hard indeed to say anything but “yes” to your note. I should dearly like to go & see you & Mr Martin for yourselves—dearly also for the sake of Ba’s country & old home—indeed I seem as if I ought to see them if I would quite understand her—but just at present I cannot leave London. I feel so sorry in answering your invitation so—that if I dared I would still hang on to the chance of being allowed to visit you somewhat later—but I do not know your plans, or time of departure. In every case, be sure, dear Mrs Martin, that I am very grateful for having been

58 Welbeck St
July 27. ’52.
My dear Mrs Martin,
It is very hard indeed to say anything but “yes” to your note. I should dearly like to go & see you & Mr Martin for yourselves—dearly also for the sake of Ba’s country & old home—indeed I seem as if I ought to see them if I would quite understand her—but just at present I cannot leave London. I feel so sorry in answering your invitation so—that if I dared I would still hang on to the chance of being allowed to visit you somewhat later—but I do not know your plans, or time of departure. In every case, be sure, dear Mrs Martin, that I am very grateful for having been